Airport Comparison
| BMD | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport | Melbourne International Airport |
| IATA Code | BMD | MEL |
| ICAO Code | FMML | YMML |
| City | Belo sur Tsiribihina | Melbourne |
| Country | Madagascar | Australia |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo | Australia/Melbourne |
| Elevation | 154 ft | 434 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.690000, 44.540000 | -37.670000, 144.840000 |
Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) in Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 9,544 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Madagascar with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:35 in Belo sur Tsiribihina, it's 03:35 in Melbourne. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.